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february 2019
Event Details
We've been making great progress building AUSTA in NSW but we need your help. We are looking to expand our committee with more members to help to continue organising great
Event Details
We’ve been making great progress building AUSTA in NSW but we need your help. We are looking to expand our committee with more members to help to continue organising great events and grow the network of string teachers and players in our state. In particular the position of chapter president will be vacant. If you are interesting in making a contribution please think about attending our AGM on Sunday 10th Feb 2019.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
The Sydney String Centre
314 High St Chatswood NSW
Past EventsCurrent Monthoctober 2018
POSTPONED Reading Day and Workshop 'Setting up your string orchestra for success'
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The Sydney String Centre
- 314 High St Chatswood NSW
Event Details
This event has been postponed due to some scheduling issues. We'll keep you up to date with any developments
Event Details
This event has been postponed due to some scheduling issues. We’ll keep you up to date with any developments
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
The Sydney String Centre
314 High St Chatswood NSW
String Forum: The Opportunities of Group Teaching with Goetz Richter
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
- 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
24oct6:00 PM8:00 PMString Forum: The Opportunities of Group Teaching with Goetz Richter
Event Details
There is a common view that teaching in groups is inferior to individual instruction. In many respects this seems a straight forward case as attention of the teacher needs to
more
Event Details
There is a common view that teaching in groups is inferior to individual instruction. In many respects this seems a straight forward case as attention of the teacher needs to be divided and developmental differences may be prohibiting proper and careful directions. However, there are also arguments which make a case for group teaching. In some contexts, group teaching is the only way a student can gain any instruction, at least initially. In addition, groups present opportunities which we do not find in one-on-one teaching contexts. The development of a performer culminates in public performance, yet most of the teaching towards that end is “private.” I will try to discuss how one-on-one teaching can inhibit development and outline a methodological framework for group settings. In the second part of the seminar I will demonstrate with a small group of students how we can effectively use group classes to progress learning and artistic development effectively.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-the-opportunities-of-group-teaching-tickets-46062516226
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
september 2018
Cello Workshop and Masterclass: Things I wish I had known when I was 18
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music
- 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
18sep6:30 PMCello Workshop and Masterclass: Things I wish I had known when I was 18by Julian Smiles
Event Details
A discussion on the necessity and timing of the transition from intuitive to technically informed and analytical playing. A
more
Event Details
A discussion on the necessity and timing of the transition from intuitive to technically informed and analytical playing. A full understanding of every aspect of cello playing allows freedom of expression and produces professionals who work with efficiency and accuracy. How and when do we introduce advanced concepts to young musicians while not overwhelming or boring them?
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
august 2018
String Forum: Freedom to Play with Goetz Richter
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
- 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
22aug6:00 PM8:00 PMString Forum: Freedom to Play with Goetz Richter
Event Details
Frequently teaching assumes that teachers and students are engaged in a process of construction: plans are realised step by step as in the construction of a house. We refer to
more
Event Details
Frequently teaching assumes that teachers and students are engaged in a process of construction: plans are realised step by step as in the construction of a house. We refer to this construction and the skills as “technique”. In this seminar I will argue that such a view is highly problematic and may be responsible for dead ends in our work with students. If we remember that musical performance and interpretation is a doing and not a making (no product is enduringly made), the entire approach to teaching and learning is transformed. We no longer teach a pre-existing technique but assist the student to clarify ideas and intuitions and assist them in finding the movements that create the sounding performance. Technique is no longer a basket of functional skills but the ability to use a genuine and original voice. As an original and organic process, musical performance needs to be learnt through freedom of thought. Naturally freedom of thought requires structures. It is here where so-called technical work becomes important and conditionally relevant. A teaching demonstrating with a student will show how this thinking applies at all levels of our methodology.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-freedom-to-play-tickets-46062415926
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
july 2018
Preparing for AMEB level 2 & How to Blitz! Rote Repertoire: Fun Pieces That Develop Sight Reading
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Adlib Music
- Ground Floor, 845 Pacific Hwy Chatswood
Event Details
12pm: Preparing for AMEB level 2 with Caron Chan
Ever wanted to hear an
more
Event Details
12pm: Preparing for AMEB level 2 with Caron Chan
Ever wanted to hear an AMEB Examiner’s top tips for exam success from Grades 5 and beyond? This seminar will help you successfully transition your students from Grade 4 onto the higher Grades. Topics will include:
- key focus points for Level 2 exams
- the importance of repertoire choice
- peak performance psychology
- how to prepare the technical work and
- how to create an effective exam preparation timeline.There will be opportunity for questions at the end. This seminar is a must for all teachers and parents of string players from Grade 5 to Certificate of Performance level.
To register visit https://www.trybooking.com/399185
Cost: Free for Austa Members
Please note you must register separately for the Samantha Coates event below as it is not an Austa run event.
2pm: How to Blitz! Rote Repertoire: Fun Pieces That Develop Sight Reading
Teaching by rote is an important principle in developing artistry and technique. Samantha has written a collection of entertaining, highly patterned pieces that are easy and comfortable to play, and which will appeal especially to the slightly older beginner.
Each piece is written in three levels. Samantha will demonstrate how the Level 1 piece can be taught by rote and the student can ‘spot the difference’ in the scores for Levels 2 and 3, reinforcing the recognition of patterns. Samantha will also show how the pieces can be used to stimulate improvisation and composition, providing a holistic learning approach that incorporates a sound technique, sight reading skills and creativity.
Samantha Coates is a pianist and teacher with three decades of experience in both private and group tuition. She is also the author and publisher of BlitzBooks, the series that has brought fun and laughter to music education. Samantha has had extensive experience as a solo performer, accompanist and lecturer, and is in demand as a speaker both in Australia and overseas.
Cost $40
To Register visit: https://www.musicnsw.com.au/events/blitz-rote-repertoire-fun-pieces-develop-sight-reading/
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Organizer
AUSTA NSW and NSW Teachers' Association
Event Details
In 2018, Richard Gill AO is excited to be guiding us through Beethoven’s first symphony. This landmark work was written in 1800: a turning-point in the tumultuous shift from restrained
more
Event Details
In 2018, Richard Gill AO is excited to be guiding us through Beethoven’s first symphony. This landmark work was written in 1800: a turning-point in the tumultuous shift from restrained classicism to individual expression. Musical audiences and tastes were changing. In response, composers, instrument makers, and performers were pushing the limits.
The Young Mannheim Symphonists is a unique series of rehearsals, tutorials, and workshops, held over four days at the beautiful Santa Sabina College in Strathfield. Students will learn first-hand how Beethoven embodied Romantic expressive ideals. They will discover how different this music sounds when played using historically-informed style. Most importantly, students will leave this course equipped to continue on their own paths of discovery.
Young Mannheim Symphonists tutors are members of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra – professional musicians who specialise in playing period instruments. Their knowledge of musical styles, articulations, and embellishments comes from years of experience performing; reading treatises and studying scores; experimenting with instruments and interpretations; and sharing with their peers and their students. They are passionate about understanding our musical heritage in the context in which it was created, and they are even more passionate about inspiring and enlightening others.
COURSE DETAILS:
When: 17th-20th July 2018, 9.30am – 3.30pm daily,
Saturday 21st July 2.00-5.00pm
Where: Santa Sabina College, 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135
Who: The course is open to young musicians who play an orchestral instrument to a level of at least Grade 6 AMEB (or equivalent)
In July 2018 our orchestra will consist of:
- violins, violas, cellos, double bass
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
- 2 horns, 2 trumpets
- timpani
No experience on period instruments is necessary
Cost: $300 for four days tuition, sectionals and rehearsals. Financial assistance is available upon application.
Closing date for applications: April 14th 2018
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for a position in our orchestra, please fill out the application form via this link. As part of the application, you will need to upload an audition video. This should be a maximum of 3-minutes and be of a section or sections from a Classical-era work. We ask that you play without accompaniment.
Instructions for uploading audition videos:
Please upload audition videos via the website www.mailbigfile.com. Step-by-step instructions are provided on the website.
You will need to enter an email address as part of the upload process. Please use: education@arco.org.au.
Uploaded videos are private and can only be viewed by the audition panel.
Time
july 17 (Tuesday) - 21 (Saturday)
Location
Santa Sabina College
june 2018
17jun9:00 AM4:00 AMAUSTA NSW String Festival 2018Enrol your students today!
Event Details
About The String Festival
The Austa NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to
more
Event Details
About The String Festival
The Austa NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece either solo or with an accompanist to the best of their ability. Participants will play one by one in a small group with other players of a similar age and ability.Unlike an eisteddfod there are no section winners and no first or second places. All participants will leave with a Certificate of Participation, a trophy and an adjudicators report. Each session is expected to take around 45 minutes.
The String Festival is open to any student of an AUSTA member. To become a member please visit www.austa.asn.au
Date and Time
On Sunday 17 June 2018 at 9:00am. Sessions will run between 9am and 4pm. Players will be advised of their session time 1-2 weeks in advance and registration will be 1/2 an hour prior to their allocated time.
Entry Fee
$40
Location
Sydney Grammar School St Ives 11 Ayres Rd, St. Ives NSW 2075Accompanists
A piano accompanist will be available on the day but participants may provide their own accompanist. Please select ‘accompanist needed’ when booking your ticket if the player requires the services of our in-house accompanist.
The official accompanist for 2018 is Jeremy Eskenazi and he can be contacted via email at eskenazij@hotmail.com
Any extra rehearsals will be charged to you directly by the accompanist.
Certificates & Trophies
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation and a trophy. They will also receive a panel report.
To Enrol
All enrolments are handled through trybooking.com. Participants can enrol themselves individually or teachers can enrol their students. Please note that payment via credit card is required at the time of booking.
Please click on the link below to take you to trybooking.com where you can enrol and pay. You can also send this link to your students and they enrol themselves.
https://www.trybooking.com/276229
When you enrol…
You will be asked for details of your students who are participating such as their age and level of ability. Based on this information, your students will be placed in groups of comparable standard and ability level.
Entries Close
…on 27/5/18. Please ensure that all of your students are enrolled before this date. Places are limited.CONTACT DETAILS: Douglas Glanville – douglas@violins.com.au
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Location
Sydney Grammar School - St Ives
11 Ayres Road St Ives, NSW 2075
may 2018
String Forum: Intuition and Analysis with Goetz Richter
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
- 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
23may6:00 PM8:00 PMString Forum: Intuition and Analysis with Goetz Richter
Event Details
This seminar explores methodological fundamentals of string teaching. I will start with an outline what performance involves and what role intuition and analysis have in string playing and teaching. Careful
more
Event Details
This seminar explores methodological fundamentals of string teaching. I will start with an outline what performance involves and what role intuition and analysis have in string playing and teaching. Careful understanding of the limits of analysis and the importance of allowing vivid intuition to lead us and the student have some strong methodological consequences. These extend to our view of so-called technique and its relationship to artistry, reach well into practice methods for students and inform all methodological aspects of our teaching and learning. A theoretical discussion will be followed by a practical teaching demonstration with a young violin student to show how learning responds in very different ways to the way we think.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-intuition-and-analysis-tickets-46062331674
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
february 2018
18feb9:30 AM1:00 PMAGM and Reading DayWe're looking for new committee members!
Event Details
Greetings AUSTA NSW Members. Its coming to the end of an eventful year for AUSTA. Highlights from 2017 include our reading day, pedagogy talks by Goetz Richter, the NSW String Festival, Cafe
more
Event Details
Greetings AUSTA NSW Members. Its coming to the end of an eventful year for AUSTA. Highlights from 2017 include our reading day, pedagogy talks by Goetz Richter, the NSW String Festival, Cafe Viola, cello pedagogy workshop with Georg Pedersen, music theory for violinists workshop with Lorraine Chai and an Alexander technique workshop. Thank you all for such a great year!
This year we’re looking at hosting a similar range of events but of course we’re all excited about the national conference in Perth in July!
We’ve been making great progress building AUSTA in NSW but we need your help. We are looking to expand our committee with more members to help to continue organising great events and grow the network of string teachers and players in our state. If you are interesting in making a contribution please get in touch with NSW chapter president Dorothy Sercombe dorothysercombe@aol.com and/or think about attending our AGM onSunday 18th Feb 2018.
Reading Day
The AGM will be followed by our annual reading day. This is a great day to choose new music for your string ensembles and network with your peers. We will be reading through the latest releases from Australian composers as well as from overseas publishers such as Hal Leonard and Highland Etling.
When: Sunday 18th February from 9:30am
Where: The Sydney String Centre – 314 High St Chatswood NSW.
Click here for directions
What to bring: Your instrument
Lunch and refreshments: Provided (But please remember to rsvp!)
Cost: Free for Austa members. $40 for non-members. $20 tertiary concession. Free if you become a member on the day!
RSVP: ASAP by visiting www.trybooking.com/117794
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
9:30am-10:00am – Meet and greet
10:00am-10:30am – AGM. We aim to keep this brief with the sole intention of electing a new committee.
10:30am-11:30am – Read through works from Australian composers
11:30pm-12:00pm – Lunch (Provided kindly by The Sydney String Centre)
12:00pm-1:00pm – Read through works from around the world
1:00pm – Finish
We hope to see you there!
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
The Sydney String Centre
314 High St Chatswood NSW
Organizer
Austa NSWdouglas@violins.com.au
january 2018
14jan11:00 AM2:00 PMVacation ViolaViola ensemble reading sessions
Event Details
Vacation Viola
Sydney 2018
Sunday 14 January for 11am start till c. 2pm
Viola ensembles reading sessions – Bach to Bartok, Mozart to the movies, Telemann to Tangos - hosted by Sydney violists Robert Harris
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Event Details
Vacation Viola
Sydney 2018
Sunday 14 January for 11am start till c. 2pm
Viola ensembles reading sessions – Bach to Bartok, Mozart to the movies, Telemann to Tangos – hosted by Sydney violists Robert Harris & Peter Garrity with Greg McGarity (Auckland).
At the Lane Cove Music and Cultural Centre, in the air-conditioned Music Room on the lower ground floor of the Little Street Community Facility, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove 2066.
Easy access via ground floor foyer, basement car park lifts or across the footbridge from the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre.
$15 to members of ANZ Viola Society &/or AUSTA and to those who renew or join on the day.
$30 to non-members.
Includes light refreshments.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/TMSQ include ANZVS membership options (1-year $25; 3-years $70)
Contact Robert Harris – 0428 248 348 robdorit@netspace.net.au including information on 3-hour free basement car parking & free Sunday street parking.
www.lanecovemusicandculturalcentre.com for venue information.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
october 2018
Event Details
This event has been postponed due to some scheduling issues. We'll keep you up to date with any developments
Event Details
This event has been postponed due to some scheduling issues. We’ll keep you up to date with any developments
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
The Sydney String Centre
314 High St Chatswood NSW
24oct6:00 PM8:00 PMString Forum: The Opportunities of Group Teaching with Goetz Richter
Event Details
There is a common view that teaching in groups is inferior to individual instruction. In many respects this seems a straight forward case as attention of the teacher needs to
more
Event Details
There is a common view that teaching in groups is inferior to individual instruction. In many respects this seems a straight forward case as attention of the teacher needs to be divided and developmental differences may be prohibiting proper and careful directions. However, there are also arguments which make a case for group teaching. In some contexts, group teaching is the only way a student can gain any instruction, at least initially. In addition, groups present opportunities which we do not find in one-on-one teaching contexts. The development of a performer culminates in public performance, yet most of the teaching towards that end is “private.” I will try to discuss how one-on-one teaching can inhibit development and outline a methodological framework for group settings. In the second part of the seminar I will demonstrate with a small group of students how we can effectively use group classes to progress learning and artistic development effectively.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-the-opportunities-of-group-teaching-tickets-46062516226
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
september 2018
18sep6:30 PMCello Workshop and Masterclass: Things I wish I had known when I was 18by Julian Smiles
Event Details
A discussion on the necessity and timing of the transition from intuitive to technically informed and analytical playing. A
more
Event Details
A discussion on the necessity and timing of the transition from intuitive to technically informed and analytical playing. A full understanding of every aspect of cello playing allows freedom of expression and produces professionals who work with efficiency and accuracy. How and when do we introduce advanced concepts to young musicians while not overwhelming or boring them?
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
august 2018
22aug6:00 PM8:00 PMString Forum: Freedom to Play with Goetz Richter
Event Details
Frequently teaching assumes that teachers and students are engaged in a process of construction: plans are realised step by step as in the construction of a house. We refer to
more
Event Details
Frequently teaching assumes that teachers and students are engaged in a process of construction: plans are realised step by step as in the construction of a house. We refer to this construction and the skills as “technique”. In this seminar I will argue that such a view is highly problematic and may be responsible for dead ends in our work with students. If we remember that musical performance and interpretation is a doing and not a making (no product is enduringly made), the entire approach to teaching and learning is transformed. We no longer teach a pre-existing technique but assist the student to clarify ideas and intuitions and assist them in finding the movements that create the sounding performance. Technique is no longer a basket of functional skills but the ability to use a genuine and original voice. As an original and organic process, musical performance needs to be learnt through freedom of thought. Naturally freedom of thought requires structures. It is here where so-called technical work becomes important and conditionally relevant. A teaching demonstrating with a student will show how this thinking applies at all levels of our methodology.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-freedom-to-play-tickets-46062415926
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
july 2018
Event Details
12pm: Preparing for AMEB level 2 with Caron Chan Ever wanted to hear an
more
Event Details
12pm: Preparing for AMEB level 2 with Caron Chan
Ever wanted to hear an AMEB Examiner’s top tips for exam success from Grades 5 and beyond? This seminar will help you successfully transition your students from Grade 4 onto the higher Grades. Topics will include:
- key focus points for Level 2 exams
- the importance of repertoire choice
- peak performance psychology
- how to prepare the technical work and
- how to create an effective exam preparation timeline.There will be opportunity for questions at the end. This seminar is a must for all teachers and parents of string players from Grade 5 to Certificate of Performance level.
To register visit https://www.trybooking.com/399185
Cost: Free for Austa Members
Please note you must register separately for the Samantha Coates event below as it is not an Austa run event.
2pm: How to Blitz! Rote Repertoire: Fun Pieces That Develop Sight Reading
Teaching by rote is an important principle in developing artistry and technique. Samantha has written a collection of entertaining, highly patterned pieces that are easy and comfortable to play, and which will appeal especially to the slightly older beginner.
Each piece is written in three levels. Samantha will demonstrate how the Level 1 piece can be taught by rote and the student can ‘spot the difference’ in the scores for Levels 2 and 3, reinforcing the recognition of patterns. Samantha will also show how the pieces can be used to stimulate improvisation and composition, providing a holistic learning approach that incorporates a sound technique, sight reading skills and creativity.
Samantha Coates is a pianist and teacher with three decades of experience in both private and group tuition. She is also the author and publisher of BlitzBooks, the series that has brought fun and laughter to music education. Samantha has had extensive experience as a solo performer, accompanist and lecturer, and is in demand as a speaker both in Australia and overseas.
Cost $40
To Register visit: https://www.musicnsw.com.au/events/blitz-rote-repertoire-fun-pieces-develop-sight-reading/
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Organizer
AUSTA NSW and NSW Teachers' Association
Event Details
In 2018, Richard Gill AO is excited to be guiding us through Beethoven’s first symphony. This landmark work was written in 1800: a turning-point in the tumultuous shift from restrained
more
Event Details
In 2018, Richard Gill AO is excited to be guiding us through Beethoven’s first symphony. This landmark work was written in 1800: a turning-point in the tumultuous shift from restrained classicism to individual expression. Musical audiences and tastes were changing. In response, composers, instrument makers, and performers were pushing the limits.
The Young Mannheim Symphonists is a unique series of rehearsals, tutorials, and workshops, held over four days at the beautiful Santa Sabina College in Strathfield. Students will learn first-hand how Beethoven embodied Romantic expressive ideals. They will discover how different this music sounds when played using historically-informed style. Most importantly, students will leave this course equipped to continue on their own paths of discovery.
Young Mannheim Symphonists tutors are members of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra – professional musicians who specialise in playing period instruments. Their knowledge of musical styles, articulations, and embellishments comes from years of experience performing; reading treatises and studying scores; experimenting with instruments and interpretations; and sharing with their peers and their students. They are passionate about understanding our musical heritage in the context in which it was created, and they are even more passionate about inspiring and enlightening others.
COURSE DETAILS:
When: 17th-20th July 2018, 9.30am – 3.30pm daily,
Saturday 21st July 2.00-5.00pm
Where: Santa Sabina College, 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135
Who: The course is open to young musicians who play an orchestral instrument to a level of at least Grade 6 AMEB (or equivalent)
In July 2018 our orchestra will consist of:
- violins, violas, cellos, double bass
- 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
- 2 horns, 2 trumpets
- timpani
No experience on period instruments is necessary
Cost: $300 for four days tuition, sectionals and rehearsals. Financial assistance is available upon application.
Closing date for applications: April 14th 2018
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for a position in our orchestra, please fill out the application form via this link. As part of the application, you will need to upload an audition video. This should be a maximum of 3-minutes and be of a section or sections from a Classical-era work. We ask that you play without accompaniment.
Instructions for uploading audition videos:
Please upload audition videos via the website www.mailbigfile.com. Step-by-step instructions are provided on the website.
You will need to enter an email address as part of the upload process. Please use: education@arco.org.au.
Uploaded videos are private and can only be viewed by the audition panel.
Time
july 17 (Tuesday) - 21 (Saturday)
Location
Santa Sabina College
june 2018
17jun9:00 AM4:00 AMAUSTA NSW String Festival 2018Enrol your students today!
Event Details
About The String Festival The Austa NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to
more
Event Details
The Austa NSW String Festival is an event designed to give young players the opportunity to perform in friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Participants are invited to play one piece either solo or with an accompanist to the best of their ability. Participants will play one by one in a small group with other players of a similar age and ability.Unlike an eisteddfod there are no section winners and no first or second places. All participants will leave with a Certificate of Participation, a trophy and an adjudicators report. Each session is expected to take around 45 minutes.
The String Festival is open to any student of an AUSTA member. To become a member please visit www.austa.asn.au
Date and Time
On Sunday 17 June 2018 at 9:00am. Sessions will run between 9am and 4pm. Players will be advised of their session time 1-2 weeks in advance and registration will be 1/2 an hour prior to their allocated time.
Entry Fee
Sydney Grammar School St Ives 11 Ayres Rd, St. Ives NSW 2075Accompanists
A piano accompanist will be available on the day but participants may provide their own accompanist. Please select ‘accompanist needed’ when booking your ticket if the player requires the services of our in-house accompanist.
Any extra rehearsals will be charged to you directly by the accompanist.
Certificates & Trophies
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation and a trophy. They will also receive a panel report.
To Enrol
When you enrol…
…on 27/5/18. Please ensure that all of your students are enrolled before this date. Places are limited.CONTACT DETAILS: Douglas Glanville – douglas@violins.com.au
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Location
Sydney Grammar School - St Ives
11 Ayres Road St Ives, NSW 2075
may 2018
23may6:00 PM8:00 PMString Forum: Intuition and Analysis with Goetz Richter
Event Details
This seminar explores methodological fundamentals of string teaching. I will start with an outline what performance involves and what role intuition and analysis have in string playing and teaching. Careful
more
Event Details
This seminar explores methodological fundamentals of string teaching. I will start with an outline what performance involves and what role intuition and analysis have in string playing and teaching. Careful understanding of the limits of analysis and the importance of allowing vivid intuition to lead us and the student have some strong methodological consequences. These extend to our view of so-called technique and its relationship to artistry, reach well into practice methods for students and inform all methodological aspects of our teaching and learning. A theoretical discussion will be followed by a practical teaching demonstration with a young violin student to show how learning responds in very different ways to the way we think.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/string-forum-intuition-and-analysis-tickets-46062331674
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Seminar Room 2174
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
february 2018
18feb9:30 AM1:00 PMAGM and Reading DayWe're looking for new committee members!
Event Details
Greetings AUSTA NSW Members. Its coming to the end of an eventful year for AUSTA. Highlights from 2017 include our reading day, pedagogy talks by Goetz Richter, the NSW String Festival, Cafe
more
Event Details
Greetings AUSTA NSW Members. Its coming to the end of an eventful year for AUSTA. Highlights from 2017 include our reading day, pedagogy talks by Goetz Richter, the NSW String Festival, Cafe Viola, cello pedagogy workshop with Georg Pedersen, music theory for violinists workshop with Lorraine Chai and an Alexander technique workshop. Thank you all for such a great year!
This year we’re looking at hosting a similar range of events but of course we’re all excited about the national conference in Perth in July!
We’ve been making great progress building AUSTA in NSW but we need your help. We are looking to expand our committee with more members to help to continue organising great events and grow the network of string teachers and players in our state. If you are interesting in making a contribution please get in touch with NSW chapter president Dorothy Sercombe dorothysercombe@aol.com and/or think about attending our AGM onSunday 18th Feb 2018.
Reading Day
The AGM will be followed by our annual reading day. This is a great day to choose new music for your string ensembles and network with your peers. We will be reading through the latest releases from Australian composers as well as from overseas publishers such as Hal Leonard and Highland Etling.
When: Sunday 18th February from 9:30am
Where: The Sydney String Centre – 314 High St Chatswood NSW.
Click here for directions
What to bring: Your instrument
Lunch and refreshments: Provided (But please remember to rsvp!)
Cost: Free for Austa members. $40 for non-members. $20 tertiary concession. Free if you become a member on the day!
RSVP: ASAP by visiting www.trybooking.com/117794
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
9:30am-10:00am – Meet and greet
10:00am-10:30am – AGM. We aim to keep this brief with the sole intention of electing a new committee.
10:30am-11:30am – Read through works from Australian composers
11:30pm-12:00pm – Lunch (Provided kindly by The Sydney String Centre)
12:00pm-1:00pm – Read through works from around the world
1:00pm – Finish
We hope to see you there!
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
The Sydney String Centre
314 High St Chatswood NSW
Organizer
Austa NSWdouglas@violins.com.au
january 2018
14jan11:00 AM2:00 PMVacation ViolaViola ensemble reading sessions
Event Details
Vacation Viola Sydney 2018 Sunday 14 January for 11am start till c. 2pm Viola ensembles reading sessions – Bach to Bartok, Mozart to the movies, Telemann to Tangos - hosted by Sydney violists Robert Harris
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Event Details
Vacation Viola
Sydney 2018
Sunday 14 January for 11am start till c. 2pmViola ensembles reading sessions – Bach to Bartok, Mozart to the movies, Telemann to Tangos – hosted by Sydney violists Robert Harris & Peter Garrity with Greg McGarity (Auckland).
At the Lane Cove Music and Cultural Centre, in the air-conditioned Music Room on the lower ground floor of the Little Street Community Facility, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove 2066.
Easy access via ground floor foyer, basement car park lifts or across the footbridge from the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre.
$15 to members of ANZ Viola Society &/or AUSTA and to those who renew or join on the day.
$30 to non-members.
Includes light refreshments.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/TMSQ include ANZVS membership options (1-year $25; 3-years $70)
Contact Robert Harris – 0428 248 348 robdorit@netspace.net.au including information on 3-hour free basement car parking & free Sunday street parking.
www.lanecovemusicandculturalcentre.com for venue information.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM